Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics, Volume 10This book is devoted to a discussion of some of the basic physical concepts and methods useful in the description of situations involving systems which consist of very many particulars. It attempts, in particular, to introduce the reader to the disciplines of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetic theory from a unified and modern point of view. The presentation emphasizes the essential unity of the subject matter and develops physical insight by stressing the microscopic content of the theory. |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 64
Page 18
... evaluated for n1 = ñ1 . To investigate the behavior of W ( n1 ) near its maximum , we shall put n = ntn ( 1.5-3 ) and expand In W ( n ) in a Taylor's series about ñ . The reason for expanding In W , rather than W itself , is that In W ...
... evaluated for n1 = ñ1 . To investigate the behavior of W ( n1 ) near its maximum , we shall put n = ntn ( 1.5-3 ) and expand In W ( n ) in a Taylor's series about ñ . The reason for expanding In W , rather than W itself , is that In W ...
Page 118
... evaluated for these processes . Let us be clear as to how such an integral is to be evaluated . At any stage of the process the system is characterized by a certain value of V and corresponding value p given by the graph . This ...
... evaluated for these processes . Let us be clear as to how such an integral is to be evaluated . At any stage of the process the system is characterized by a certain value of V and corresponding value p given by the graph . This ...
Page 238
... evaluate the sum ( 7.1.1 ) . The statistical mechanical problem is then solved . In principle there is no difficulty ... evaluated by first summing over the number ( dqı ・・・ dq , dp1 ・・・ dps ) / ho ' of cells of phase space which ...
... evaluate the sum ( 7.1.1 ) . The statistical mechanical problem is then solved . In principle there is no difficulty ... evaluated by first summing over the number ( dqı ・・・ dq , dp1 ・・・ dps ) / ho ' of cells of phase space which ...
Contents
Introduction to statistical methods | 1 |
GENERAL DISCUSSION OF THE RANDOM WALK | 24 |
Statistical description of systems of particles | 47 |
Copyright | |
32 other sections not shown
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
accessible amount approximation assume atoms becomes calculate called classical collision condition Consider consisting constant container corresponding course d³v defined denote depends derivatives described direction discussion distribution electrons energy ensemble entropy equal equation equilibrium evaluated example expression external field final follows force function given gives heat Hence ideal illustrated increase independent integral interaction interest internal involving liquid macroscopic magnetic mass maximum mean measured mechanics method mole molecules momentum Note obtains parameter particles particular partition phase physical position possible pressure probability problem properties quantity quantum quantum mechanics range relation relative remain reservoir respect result satisfy shows simply situation solid specific statistical steps sufficiently Suppose temperature theory thermal Thermodynamics tion unit variables velocity volume write written yields